Vacation home in the Giant Mountains near hiking and skiing areas - Pod Jeleńcem
Beautiful views of Sněžka, plus hiking on easy and more challenging trails, biking, and nature right on your doorstep in the summer, as well as winter sports such as downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and winter hikes.
Comfortable vacation home “Pod Jeleńcem,” located near the hiking trails to Schneekoppe and the historic Wang wooden-pole church, ideal for families and groups of friends. 110 m² of living space with an open-concept living area and a view of Schneekoppe. Private entrance, parking, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a cozy living room with a well-equipped kitchen. Two sofas also serve as sleeping areas. Accommodates 10–12 adults.
The house features three living levels designed for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
On the first level, there is a spacious bedroom for up to four people with two double beds. The window offers a view of a quiet, tree-lined courtyard. Right next to the bedroom is a bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet.
The main and second levels consist of a living room with an open kitchen. The living area offers a beautiful view of the Giant Mountains, including its highest peak, Sněžka. The living room features a large dining table that seats up to 10 people, two large sofa beds, and a comfortable armchair. The kitchen is fully equipped and suitable for larger groups, with all necessary cookware, pots, and serving platters. It also includes a large refrigerator with a freezer compartment, an oven, a microwave, and a coffee maker. This level also features a balcony with a beautiful view of the mountains.
On the third level are two bedrooms with double beds, a bathroom with a toilet, and a convenient storage room for luggage and extra linens. From the bedroom windows, you can enjoy views of the mountains and the surrounding area.
Guests have the entire house at their disposal, as well as a barbecue area with patio furniture and a bench by a small stream offering a beautiful view of the mountains. Parking spaces are located directly in front of the house.
Location and Surroundings
The house is located only about 100. meters from the entrance to the Karkonosze National Park, in the immediate vicinity of the historic Wang Stave Church, which is one of the most important landmarks and starting points in this part of Karpacz Górny. It is one of the best locations in the Karkonosze Mountains—quiet, green, and yet very close to the most important mountain attractions.
The Pod Jeleńcem house is located next to our second property—Villa Pod Jeleńcem. Despite their proximity, both properties operate independently of one another. The house features a separate, private parking lot as well as a secluded, private garden area that is available exclusively to the house’s guests, ensuring comfort, tranquility, and privacy.
Hiking Trails and Mountain Hikes
There are numerous hiking trails of varying difficulty levels in the immediate vicinity —from easy walking paths like the Chomontowa Trail or the path to St. Anne’s Chapel to more challenging routes leading to the Pielgrzymy rock formations and Słonecznik.
One of the most classic and popular hikes is the trail from Wang to Sniegopiek, which leads through Polana, past the Samotnia mountain hut—picturesquely situated by the Little Pond—and on to the Strzecha Akademicka mountain hut and the Silesian House. The ascent to the summit on this route takes an average of 2.5 to 3.5 hours each way and allows for breaks at the mountain huts along the way.
For hikers in good physical condition, longer ridge hikes are also an option. From the area around the Schlesierhaus or Schneekoppe, the tour can continue through the western part of the Giant Mountains toward Szklarska Poręba. This full-day hike covers about 25 km and usually takes around 8 hours, offering sweeping panoramic views and opportunities to stop at mountain huts.
Winter Sports
In winter, the area surrounding the lodge offers excellent conditions for winter sports. About 300 meters away is the modern Pod Wangiem ski slope, ideal for beginners and families with children. The ski lift is equipped with snowmaking systems and lighting, making evening skiing possible.
Advanced skiers can take advantage of larger ski resorts in Karpacz, including Kopa and Winterpol in the Biały Jar Valley, which offer longer runs and comprehensive infrastructure.
Cross-country skiers with their own equipment can use trails in the Karpacz Górny area when snow conditions are suitable, including along Chomontowa Street and on wide forest trails. For the most demanding cross-country skiing, Jakuszyce—about 40 km away—is an excellent choice. There, you’ll find numerous professionally groomed trails, rental stations, and full-service facilities.
Cycling (outside the winter season)
Outside the winter season, the surrounding area offers excellent conditions for cycling tours. In the Karpacz Górny region, there are numerous mountain bike trails that wind through forest roads and mountain paths of varying difficulty levels.
For road cyclists, the Pod Czołem Pass is a special attraction—one of the region’s best-known and most challenging climbs, which is regularly used for training rides and has also been part of stages in major cycling races.
Jakuszyce offers a particularly well-developed cycling infrastructure, featuring numerous mountain bike routes—including singletrack trails—as well as looped routes for athletic training and leisurely rides.
Nearby Attractions
About 150 meters from the house, there is a large children’s playground and a fenced-in basketball court. There is also a safe sledding hill nearby for younger children.
Recreation and Water Parks
Just a short distance from the house are popular recreational and wellness facilities —the water park at the Gołębiewski Hotel in Karpacz and a larger thermal spa and swimming area in Cieplice, a district of Jelenia Góra.
Shopping and Daily Life
The most convenient place to shop is the Dino supermarket, about a 4-minute drive toward the city center. Basic items are also available at a small store located about 200 meters from the house, near the municipal parking lot.
Getting Here and Transportation
The property is also easily accessible by public transportation—via bus lines 100 and 104, and additionally via line 106 during the summer season. The nearest bus stops are “Wang” and “Karpacz Górny.”